Celiac

Celiac Disease Awareness Month: Top Gluten-Free Recipes from Our Celiac Community

May is a special month at imaware™ - The whole month is designated to Celiac Disease Awareness, a month to bring awareness to celiac disease, to increase diagnosis rates, and to fundraise for research efforts towards a cure.

What’s The Difference Between IBS, Celiac Disease, and Gluten Intolerance?

Digestive woes, stomach aches, tummy troubles, gut issues, so many different names for those problems in your digestive tract! No wonder it’s hard to tell the difference between things like celiac disease, gluten intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, and other health issues.

A Complete List of Gluten Free Foods For A Gluten Free Diet

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It’s a protein that allows things like bread to be chewy, stretchy, and rise nicely. It can also be tasty - like barley malt found in flavorings such as barley and rye in alcohol. Gluten is a common protein found in much of the current American food supply, and is even in hand soap, cosmetics, conditioner, and items like Play-Doh and kid’s craft supplies.

What Does It Feel Like To Be 'Glutened'?

There are many terms that those with celiac disease call an incident of accidentally consuming gluten. Most call this “getting glutened,” a “gluten attack”, or “gluten poisoning”. Many even call this a “gluten hangover”.

Celiac Disease and Malnutrition: Diet Guide

Malnutrition is one of the most common complications linked to untreated celiac disease

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Celiac Disease and Lactose Intolerance: What You Need to Know

If you have celiac disease you may be at an increased risk of developing lactose intolerance, where your body can’t break down lactose.

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Celiac Disease and Infertility: A Guide

Clinical studies have found a link between celiac disease and pregnancy complications like infertility, miscarriages, and more.

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Celiac Disease & Vitamin Deficiencies: Facts You Should Know

Recent medical research has shown that newly diagnosed celiac disease sufferers are most commonly deficient in a range of vitamins.

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Celiac Disease: Risk, Complications and Long Term Effects

Celiac disease is a common autoimmune disease in which the small intestine cannot properly absorb nutrients.

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How to Go Gluten Free: The Complete Guide on What to Eat & What To Avoid

Going gluten-free is more than a lifestyle change for those with celiac disease! Here's how to go gluten-free, including what to eat.

Can Celiac Cause Dementia?

Research from the Mayo Clinic has revealed a connection between celiac disease and dementia.

Can Celiac Disease Be Reversed? One Study Shows Promise.

A new study released by Northwestern Medicines has indicated that it may be possible to reverse celiac disease.

How Gluten May Impact Your Anti-Inflammatory Diet (And What To Do About It)

There is no evidence to support eliminating gluten from the diets of people who have not been diagnosed with celiac disease.

Gluten-Free Weight Loss: Explained

Adopting a gluten-free diet has become a popular diet trend in the last five or so years. Originally, this medical diet was developed to help those diagnosed with celiac disease.

Celiac Disease & Pregnancy: Everything You Should Know

If you’re pregnant with celiac disease, it’s crucial to put certain precautions and measures in place to ensure you deliver a healthy baby.

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The Connection Between Anemia and Celiac Disease: What We Know

The link between celiac disease and anemia is well-established, especially in older adult patients (between 60%-80%).

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The Link Between Celiac Disease and Thyroid Conditions

Today, thyroid conditions affect approximately 20 million people in the U.S. alone, and there is a connection to celiac disease.

The Connection Between Celiac Disease and Down Syndrome Exposed

Recent studies have shown that people diagnosed with Down syndrome are more likely to be diagnosed with celiac disease.

Are Celiacs Prone To Develop Gallbladder Disease?

There is a link between gallbladder issues and celiac disease.

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Feeding Pasta to Your Child May Increase Odds of Developing Celiac Disease

According to a recent study, giving your children pasta before the age of 5 will increase their chances of developing celiac disease.

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13 Myths About Celiac Disease You Should Know About Today

The gluten-free lifestyle is so popular that it's creating misconceptions around gluten sensitivity and celiac disease.

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Celiac Disease and Hair Loss - How Does It Happen?

There are numerous links between untreated celiac disease, nutritional deficiency and hair loss.

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13 Most Common Gastrointestinal Conditions and What to Do About Them

We'll focus on the 13 most common digestive diseases — their symptoms, causes, and treatment options available - including celiac and IBS.

How Celiac Disease Can Affect Your Gums And Teeth

Your gums and teeth can indicate if you have celiac disease before you show any of the major symptoms.

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It’s Very Common to Have Celiac Disease and Diabetes. Here’s Why

According to a review of medical literature, the chances of being diagnosed with diabetes are very high if you have celiac disease.

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9 Reasons You Should Get Tested for Celiac Disease Before Embracing a Gluten-Free Lifestyle

It’s crucial to get tested for celiac disease before you swear off gluten and start a gluten-free diet.

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Celiac Disease In Older Adults: What To Expect?

It wasn’t until the 1990s that it was discovered older adults could be prone to celiac disease just as much as the younger generation.

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How to Check for Gluten on Food Labels

If you are on a gluten-free diet because of celiac disease it is important that you know how to recognize if an item contains gluten.

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Understanding Gluten Sensitivity & Intolerance: What You Really Should Know

It’s important to know what gluten is, how it interacts with the body, symptoms, long term consequences, and how to diagnose sensitivity.

Skin Rash? You Might Have Celiac Disease

Do you have an awful, itchy, blistery skin rash? If you do, you might have celiac disease.

Should I Go Gluten Free? 4 Risks of a Gluten Free Diet

People go gluten free for a variety of reasons, but the only reason backed by science is as a treatment for celiac disease.

Quick History And Evolution Of Celiac Disease

Celiac disease has a long history, from banana babies to World War II.

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Celiac Disease in Children (gluten intolerance): Symptoms, Tests & Treatment

Celiac disease affects more children every year, and many parents are still unaware of the early signs of this dangerous condition.

Living With Celiac Disease - What To Expect?

Celiac disease is your body going to war with itself, rather than with foreign substances. The war is against gluten.

Celiac Disease in the Workplace: How to Start the Conversation

If your employer knows that you have celiac disease, you should be able to work in a safe and comfortable environment.

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Celiac Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Screening (How to Get Tested)

People with celiac disease become extremely sick when they consume gluten, a type of protein found in rye, barley, wheat other grains.

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Meet our leading Medical Scientist on Celiac Disease Detection – Dr. Detlef Schuppan, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Detlef Schuppan is a world leading researcher on celiac disease, and is credited with discovering the tTG biomarker for celiac disease.

Meet our Leading Medical Practitioner in Celiac Disease Detection and Treatment — Dr. Stefano Guandalini, MD

Dr. Stefano Guandalini is an expert on celiac disease, Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago, and founder of the Celiac Disease Center.

Can Celiac Disease Lead to Vision Loss? The Connection Between Celiac and Eye Health

There is medical evidence that celiac disease may affect the reproductive system, central nervous system, brain, and skin - even eyes.